Best High Schools in Wilkes County, GA

Wilkes County, GA has 3 high schools with 1,236 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wilkes County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilkes County exceed expectations.

1. Washington-wilkes Comprehensive High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

2. Elbert County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elbert County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wilkes County, GA

Wilkes County, GA has 2 middle schools with 1,226 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wilkes County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilkes County meet expectations.

1. Washington-wilkes Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students

2. Elbert County Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elbert County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 929 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wilkes County, GA

Wilkes County, GA has 2 elementary schools with 612 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wilkes County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilkes County don't meet expectations.

1. Washington-wilkes Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 265 Students

2. Washington-wilkes Primary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilkes County • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 347 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wilkes County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Wilkes County, GA has a total population of 9,565 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wilkes County, GA

3,074

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wilkes County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilkes County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilkes County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,097 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

18 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wilkes County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wilkes County, GA

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Taliaferro County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lincoln County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Warren County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 12%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oglethorpe County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
McDuffie County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Elbert County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
McCormick County, SC

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Greene County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Madison County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Glascock County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations